Little River Canyon National Preserve, Canyon Mouth Park Is Closed, But The Park Is Open
Facebook TwitterAccording to The Little River Canyon National Preserve the Canyon Mouth Park is Closed, but the walking areas and
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ALEA Confirms STAR ID Deadline Extension, Further Limits In-Person Driver License Services
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, at the direction of President Donald J. Trump, is extending the REAL
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Governor Ivey urges Alabama Small Business Owners To Prepare Now by Applying for Federal Financial Relief
Facebook Twitter APRIL 1, 2020 PRESS RELEASE MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday urges Alabama Small Business Owners to respond
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Governor Kay Ivey Announces USDA Waiver Approved
Facebook TwitterToday Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced that the USDA has approved the Alabama State Department of Education’s Child Nutrition
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Alabama HWY 35 pipe work starts April 1st
Facebook TwitterFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 31, 2020 Alabama 35 pipe work starts April 1 HUNTSVILLE — The Alabama Department of Transportation
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Dekalb County Courthouse & Activities Buildings Closed
Facebook TwitterThe DeKalb County Courthouse and DeKalb County Activities Building are closed to the public effective immediate until further notice
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FTC Offers Free Internet Access Hotspot Locations
Facebook TwitterBelow is an updated list of the free Internet Access Hotspot locations that are available to use now: •Collinsville
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Alabama Department of Public Health reports its first known employee with COVID-19
Facebook TwitterFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) confirmed the first case of 2019 novel coronavirus disease
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Jackson County, Al. Courts Remain Open, With Changes
Facebook TwitterThe Jackson County, Alabama Courts remain open. In person court proceedings are suspended with limited exceptions. The jury term
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ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division Reminds Everyone about Social Distancing, Water Safety
Facebook TwitterPlease see below for a safety reminder from the ALEA Marine Patrol Division: ALEA’s Marine Patrol Division Reminds Everyone
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Fort Payne Parks & Recreation Announces Closures
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Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Employees Update Regarding COVID-19
Facebook TwitterNews Release From Jackson County Sheriff’s Department: Regarding the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office employees who were placed on self
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Small Business Administration is offering Economic Injury Disaster Loans
Facebook Twitter Small businesses across Alabama have been negatively impacted by the #Coronavirus. To help, the U.S. Small Business Administration
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Alabama Governor’s New Order Shuts Down the State, Closing Most Businesses
Facebook TwitterAlabama Governor Kay Ivey held a news conference today to detail the changes in the State of Emergency. In
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SEVERE Weather Possible Across A Large Area On Saturday/Saturday Night
Facebook TwitterTHERE IS A MODERATE RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS FOR PORTIONS OF NORTH-CENTRAL AND NORTHWEST ILLINOIS, AN ENHANCED RISK AREA
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ALEA Confirms STAR ID Deadline Extension, Further Limits In-Person Driver License Services
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, at the direction of President Donald J. Trump, is extending the
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Track COVID-19 In Real Time In Alabama
Facebook TwitterThe Alabama Department of Public Health has established a website to track COVID-19 cases in near real-time. If you
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Dekalb County, AL. Reports First COVID-19 Case | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE: — DeKalb County Commission President Ricky Harcrow announced this morning that the first case of Corona Virus
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Statement From The City of Rainsville On COVID-19
Facebook TwitterMandatory shutdowns caused by COVID-19 will affect our local economy. As your Mayor, I plan to do everything in
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13 ounces of Meth seized after 2 search warrants
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last week, DeKalb County Narcotics agents, Interdiction agents, and deputies seized a large amount of
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Alabama announces first death of a state resident who tested positive for COVID-19
Facebook TwitterFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) reports the death of a patient who previously tested
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Jackson County Commission Says Employee Dies After Contracting COVID-19
Facebook TwitterTim Guffey, Chairman of the Jackson County Commission, posted a letter on the Jackson County Commissions Facebook page today,
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office, 26 Charged in Narcotics cases in the last month
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — This past month was productive for the DeKalb County Narcotics Unit. 26 were arrested and
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SEVERE Weather Including TORNADOES Possible Tuesday
Facebook TwitterSEVERE Weather will be possible across parts of the South on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. There will be possibly
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SEVERE Weather Possible Tuesday, March 24th
Facebook TwitterThe Storm Prediction Center has a large portion of the South in an outlook for Severe Weather on Tuesday,
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The City of Scottsboro, Al. Issues City State of Emergency
Facebook TwitterRESOLUTION NO. 20.03.11 DECLARING CITY STATE OF EMERGENCY WHEREAS, President Trump has declared a National State of Emergency based
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NACC’s James And The Giant Peach Postponed
Facebook Twitter In response to the COVID-19 virus and the suspension of on-campus classes at NACC, we have made the
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NACC Tentative Plans To Move Graduation To September
Facebook TwitterBased on information provided by the Governor’s office, ACCS Chancellor Jimmy Baker has canceled/postponed all formal graduation ceremonies in
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Alabama Governor Kay Ivey, “This order was intended to apply to non-work-related gatherings”
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Friday issued an update to the
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Alabama Department of Public Health Working To Clarify Health Order
Facebook TwitterAccording to a message released from the Alabama EMA, The Alabama Department of Public Health is working on clarifying
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Cherokee County Sheriff Announces Pistol Permits Become Available by Mail
Facebook TwitterPistol Permits Become Available by Mail… An important service provided by the Sheriff’s Office is the issuance of pistol
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Tennessee Aquarium Offering Virtual Visits, Educational Materials and Behind-the-Scenes Content
Facebook TwitterChattanooga, Tenn. (March 18, 2020) – At a time when millions of people find themselves confined to their homes,
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AHSAA, DragonFly Athletics Announce Plans to Begin Online Technology Training for Schools
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY – The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) and DragonFly Athletics announced today its new technology partner is
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Alabama Announces Support for Workers Impacted by COVID-19
Facebook TwitterNews Release For Immediate Release: March 16, 2020 Alabama Announces Support for Workers Impacted by COVID-19 MONTGOMERY – Alabama
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Governor Ivey Issues Statement on Statewide Public Health Order
Facebook Twitter MARCH 19, 2020 MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) on Thursday issued
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Jackson County Sheriff Makes Sex Abuse Arrest
Facebook TwitterOn Wednesday March 18, 2020, Benjamin Adam Tinker, age 33 of Higdon, AL. surrendered himself to the Jackson County Jail
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Modified Corona Virus Schedule
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office will perform law enforcement duties as normal during the COVID-19
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First COVID-19 case confirmed in Madison County | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Madison County, Alabama, reports its first case of COVID-19 as of March 17. “We are
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Former Sylvania Attorney Arrested on Felony Theft Charges
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — After a joint investigation by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, the Fort Payne Police Department,
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Tyler Wilks, Dekalb County Revenue Commissioner, Annouces COVID-19 Response
Facebook TwitterRESPONSE TO COVID-19 HOURS The Rainsville office will be closed starting tomorrow, March 17, 2020, through April 16, 2020.
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CCA Releases Letter About Closure
Facebook TwitterCornerstone Christian Academy in Rainsville, Al. released a letter today discussing the closure of the school due to COVID-19.
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Chief Deputy Josh Summerford Graduates FBI National Academy
Facebook Twitter03/17/2020 (We would like to say a special congratulations to Josh Summerford on completing this FBI Academy…we are proud
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DeKalb County, AL. COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Earlier today, the DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) held a joint press briefing to
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AHSAA Clarifies Guidelines for Sports During School Clorues
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Fort Payne Parks and Recreations Closes Due to COVID-19
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Alabama Board of Pharmacy Issues Emergency Refills Notice
Facebook TwitterToday the Alabama Board of Pharmacy issued an emergency refills for maintenance medications. Effective March 14, 2020 – March
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Man & Woman Suffer Gun Shot Wounds
Facebook Twitter03/16/2020 According to Cherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver, a woman arrived at Floyd Medical Center in Centre this morning
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Jackson County, Al. Courthouse To Close Due To COVID-19
Facebook TwitterThe Jackson County Commission issued a statement today about the closure of the Jackson County Courthouse, from March 16,
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Secretary of State Requests Emergency Opinion from Attorney General’s Office to Postpone Runoff Election
Facebook TwitterFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sunday, March 15, 2020 – MONTGOMERY – Following the outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the
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Dekalb County Superintendent Addresses Absences And Food Service
Facebook TwitterDr. Jason Barnett, Dekalb County, Al. Superintendent, today addressed some of the concerns that many parents have about why
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Order from the Supreme Court Suspending Hearings and Trials Statewide Until April 16, 2020
Facebook TwitterAccording to Jeremy S. Taylor, Presiding Circuit Judge Ninth Judicial Circuit of Alabama, the Supreme Court has suspended hearings
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DCSO searching for Missing Juvenile
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — DeKalb County Investigators are searching for a 13-year-old female that was reported missing from the
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NACC Temporarily Suspends On-Campus Classes
Facebook TwitterNews Release from Northeast Alabama Community College COVID-19 Campus Update: Upon the direction of the Alabama Community College System
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Statement From Dr. Jason Barnett About Dekalb County Schools
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One Fatality In Single Vehicle Wreck Monday, in Dekalb County
Facebook TwitterAccording to Sergeant Roman Hill, with the Gadsden Alabama State Trooper Post (ALEA), 23 year old Bruce Diaz Ramirez,
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Suspect identified after Officer Involved Shooting
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Monday, March 2nd 2020, a pursuit of a white van was initiated in Etowah
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Dekalb County, Al. Election Results | WVSM Digital News
Facebook TwitterDeKalb County, Al. – Here is a look at the unofficial Dekalb County, Al. election results for the March
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Officer involved shooting during pursuit
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last night at approximately 10 pm, DCSO deputies were involved in an officer involved shooting
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Alabama State Trooper Vehicle Struck
Facebook TwitterAccording to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, I-59 S was shut down, at the 235 mile marker overnight last
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One Killed In Wreck North Of Flat Rock, Al.
Facebook TwitterHUNTSVILLE POST – A two-vehicle crash at 6:20 a.m. Saturday, February 29, has claimed the life of a Flat Rock
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Pisgah Wins Class 3A Girls’ Championship
Facebook TwitterClass 3A Girls’ ChampionshipPisgah 59, T.R. Miller 52 BIRMINGHAM – Defending state champion Pisgah jumped out to an
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The Collinsville Lady Panthers Class 2A Basketball State Champions
Facebook TwitterClass 2A Girls’ ChampionshipCollinsville 58, Cold Springs 45 BIRMINGHAM – Collinsville High School’s Lady Panthers looked like they had
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Pisgah Lady Eagles Defeat Pike Road & Will Play Friday In The Championship Game
Facebook TwitterClass 3A Girls’ SemifinalsPisgah 72, Pike Road 58 Birmingahm, Al. – The Pisgah’s Lady Eagles outscored Pike Road 29-14
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Fatal Accident Kills Two Monday in Dekalb County
Facebook TwitterAccording to Trooper Chuck Daniel, Public Information Officer with ALEA, a two-vehicle crash at 11:40 a.m. on Monday, February.
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Crossville man arrested for sexual abuse of a child
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — A 31-year-old Crossville man is in jail after being arrested for sexually abusing a child.
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1st Annual Rainsville, Al. Arbor Day Poster Contest Winners
Facebook TwitterThe City of Rainsville held its first annual Arbor Day poster contest. Winners from Plainview High School were: Stephen
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Arrests made in multiple burglaries in DeKalb Co. and across North Alabama
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — DeKalb County Investigators, with the help of the East Metro Area Crime Center (EMACC), U.S.
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Scottsboro Man Arrested For Attacking Brother With Machete
Facebook TwitterAccording to the Scottsboro Police Department, on February 19, 2020 at approximately 4:19 pm, officers with the Scottsboro Police
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Boaz Police Makes Murder Arrest In Shooting At Family Security Credit Union
Facebook TwitterPRESS RELEASE FROM: Assistant Chief Walter Colbert Boaz Police Department Date: 02/19/2020 On 02/18/2020, at approximately 2:49 pm, the
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Michael Twilley Announces Candidacy For Dekalb County Constable District 3
Facebook TwitterPress Release from Michael Twilley: “My name is Michael Twilley and I am currently running for DeKalb County District
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AHSAA Basketball Regional Finals
Facebook Twitter AHSAA BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS Boys’ Regional Tournaments Tuesday’s Results SOUTHWEST REGIONAL ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY DUNN-OLIVER ACADOME CLASS 4A BOYS
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Alabama Governor Declares State of Emergency
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday issued a State of Emergency effective at 12:00 p.m. CST on February 18,
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Ider Woman Reported Missing Last Week Has Been Found
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — The Ider woman who was reported missing Friday has been located earlier today. Around 4:45
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Makes 3 Arrest After Attempted Break-in
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Three are in custody after attempting to break-in to a business in Rainsville and attempting
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AHSAA 2020 Basketball Playoffs Girls’ Area Tournament Pairings & Results
Facebook Twitter CLASS 1A Area 1 at St. Luke’s Episcopal HS Finals St. Luke’s Episcopal 66, McIntosh 37 Area 2
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AHSAA 2020 Basketball Playoffs BOYS’ Area Tournament Pairings & Results
Facebook Twitter CLASS 1A Area 1 at McIntosh HS Finals McIntosh 68, Millry 61 Area 2 at Georgiana HS Finals
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Flooding Ongoing Throughout the South, Heavy Rain Monday & Tuesday and SEVERE Storms Wednesday
Facebook TwitterFLASH FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT THROUGH FEBRUARY 11, 2020 With the ground already saturated from recent heavy rains
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SEVERE Weather Possible Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Facebook TwitterWe are 4 days out and The Storm Prediction Center has already issued a Severe Weather Outlook for Wednesday,
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Heavy Rainfall And Additional Flooding Possible This Week
Facebook TwitterWith the ground already saturated from the heavy rainfall this past week, the NOAA Weather Predication Center is forecasting
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Winter Weather Advisory Issued
Facebook TwitterURGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGENATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HUNTSVILLE AL857 PM CST FRI FEB 7 2020 MARSHALL-JACKSON-DEKALB-FRANKLIN TN-INCLUDING THE CITIES
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Heavy Thunderstorms and Rainfall Causes Issues Across the Area
Facebook TwitterAccording the the National Weather Service in Huntsville, Al. most areas across Northern Alabama and Southern Middle Tennessee received
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Chase ends in Suicide near Hammondville
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — This morning, at approximately 8 am, a pursuit began in Fort Payne that ended in
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Dekalb County Man Killed In Wreck
Facebook TwitterGADSDEN POST – A one-vehicle crash on Saturday, February 1st, claimed the life of a Dekalb County man. Charles
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Reports 2 Motorcycle Chases in one night
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Last night, DeKalb County Deputies were involved in two different high speed pursuits with suspects
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Dekalb County Superintendent issues statement On Potential Threat Monday at Plainview
Facebook TwitterDekalb County Superintendent, Dr. Jason Barnett, issued the following update on the potential threat at Plainview High School on
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Made In Dekalb Expo February 6, 2020 At N.E. Alabama Agribusiness Center
Facebook TwitterMade in DeKalb initiatives recognize all the great products that are made in DeKalb County. This recognition of our
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City To Enforce Decades Old Ordinance To Protect City Streets From Utility Company Damages
Facebook TwitterThe Rainsville City Council met in regular session on Monday, February 3, 2020. In the meeting councilmen Taheri brought
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Severe Weather Is Possible Across the South This Week
Facebook TwitterAs the South will see a warming trend the first part of this week, with high temperatures climbing into
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Dekalb County, Al. Republican Headquarters Grand Opening Feb. 1st
Facebook TwitterThe Dekalb County Republican Party will officially hold the grand opening of their Dekalb County Headquarters, Saturday, February 1,
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Fort Payne Police Reports Another Resisting Arrest Case
Facebook TwitterDate: 01/31/2020 Fort Payne Police Department Assistant Chief Ronnie Warren stated for the second time in less than a
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Collinsville Man Arrested For Burglary
Facebook TwitterNews release from Collinsville Police Department: Collinsville, Al. – On January 26, 2020, between the hours of 12:59 am
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Several Scams targeting DeKalb County Elderly
Facebook TwitterOver the last few weeks, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office has dealt with several incidents of telephone scams targeting
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Narcotics and Interdiction Team Makes 36 Drug Arrests
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Our Narcotics and Interdiction Team have continued working hard into 2020. Another 36 have been
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DCTC Announces Engineering Partnership With NASA
Facebook TwitterDeKalb County Career Tech is excited to announce DCTC’s Engineering Technologies has entered into an educational partnership with NASA.
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City Approves Tax Abatement For RTI Expansion
Facebook TwitterRainsville, Al. – The Rainsville City Council met in regular session on Monday, January 20, 2020. The Council approved
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Man in Custody after Breaking in Store for Cigarettes
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — At approximately 3 am on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, Deputies were dispatched to the Quickmart
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DCSO Makes Arrest After Vehicle Chase & Wreck
Facebook TwitterAccording to the Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office, several suspects lead Deputies and Agents on a chase on Alabama Highway
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Wanted Felon Arrested By Fort Payne Police
Facebook TwitterDate: 01/23/2020 Title: Press Release from Fort Payne Police Department Chief Randy Bynum stated a call on January 20
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Bradley Byrne Makes Campaign Stop In Rainsville
Facebook TwitterBradley Byrne, who is running for the U.S. Senate, made a campaign stop today in Rainsville, Al. and spoke
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